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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 6 months after the Fujifilm Z37 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 A3000 IS Fujifilm Z37 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 A3000 IS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $130